Doing the Right Thing at the Right Moment

Once a tired hunter was sleeping under a tree. As there was a strong wind, the shadow of the tree moved away from him. A flamingo, sitting on the same tree, noticed this and spread its wings to protect the hunter from the sun. Meanwhile, a crow came and sat on a lower branch and let its droppings on the hunter’s face and flew away. The hunter opened his eyes, saw the crow flying away, and noticed the flamingo sitting directly above him. Immediately, he shot the flamingo down with an arrow. As the bleeding bird lying beside him asked, “I was giving you shade, and it was the crow that wronged you. Still, why did you shoot me?” The hunter replied, “For not doing the right thing at the right moment. Your mistake was not flying away when there was danger.”

The Teenager Today has been more than just a publication over the last 61 years. It has been, like the flamingo in the story, a beacon of inspiration and knowledge for countless teenagers and young adults all over the world fostering personal growth and helping in personality development. But, the magazine has faced lately insurmountable challenges, particularly since the Covid-19 pandemic. Despite our best efforts to increase the subscriptions, the financial losses incurred have been unredeemable.

Therefore, it is with profound sorrow that we have to take this hard and painful decision of the closure of The Teenager Today with the current September issue. This decision was taken after various discussions, negotiations and long deliberations. We are aware of the impact that The Teenager Today has had on its readers at large over these long years across generations. We deeply regret for any disappointment or inconvenience this may cause you, our dedicated team, and our loyal patrons.

We would like to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who have been contributing to The Teenager Today over the years. The unwavering dedication and loyalty from our talented writers and editors to our passionate readers and supporters have been the driving force behind the magazine’s success these past 61 years.

While the print edition of The Teenager Today may come to an end, we remain committed to our mission of empowering and inspiring young minds especially through its sister publication Inspirational Quote. We are exploring alternative ways to continue delivering value based content and resources to teenagers and young adults, albeit through different platforms or formats.

Once again, please accept our heartfelt apologies for any pain or disappointment caused by this hard decision. We are immensely grateful for your understanding and support during these challenging times. Thank you for being part of The Teenager Today family over the years.